Aulostomus

: Inhabits the Eastern Atlantic, including the coasts of West Africa and the Macaronesian islands. Physical Adaptations

Trumpetfish belong to the family within the order Syngnathiformes , making them close relatives of seahorses and pipefish. The genus is comprised of three distinct species distributed across tropical marine environments: aulostomus

Aulostomus species can grow up to 80 cm (31 inches) in length. Their morphology is perfectly adapted for stealth and rapid strikes: : Inhabits the Eastern Atlantic, including the coasts